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  • Healthcare Breaches April 2025

    Healthcare Breaches Surge in April 2025: Over 5 Million Records Exposed

    Published On: May 27th, 2025

    By the Numbers Total Reported Breaches: 27 (involving 10,000+ records) Total Patients Affected: 5,883,983+ April 2025 now ranks as one of the most damaging months of the year for [...]

  • Vision Upright MRI Settles with HHS

    Small Provider, Big Consequences: Vision Upright MRI Settles with HHS

    Published On: May 20th, 2025

    Breach Details and Investigation The breach in question involved unauthorized access to Vision Upright MRI’s Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) server, which stored electronic protected health information (ePHI), [...]

  • risks of ai in healthcare

    The AI Paradox in Healthcare Compliance: Balancing Innovation and Risk

    Published On: May 16th, 2025

    As the technology matures, AI keeps transforming healthcare by enhancing patient experiences and improving operational efficiency. It accelerates medical research and development effectively in the healthcare industry. This article [...]

  • Compliancy Group New Pricing

    Big News: Our New Pricing & Packaging Is Here!

    Published On: May 6th, 2025

    Whether you're a small practice, a growing healthcare business, or a team looking to close specific compliance gaps, our new structure is built with your needs in mind. What’s New? [...]

  • Healthcare exclusion screening software

    Why Exclusion Screening Isn’t Optional

    Published On: April 30th, 2025

    This vendor had been reliable, their products top-notch, and their invoices always matched the deliveries. But now, the facility faces steep penalties, and the trust within the administrative team [...]

  • Neurology Practice OCR Settlement

    Neurology Practice Settles with HHS OCR for $25K

    Published On: April 29th, 2025

    What Happened? In December 2020, Comprehensive Neurology reported a data breach to HHS after ransomware encrypted its entire IT network, rendering all electronic protected health information (ePHI) inaccessible. The [...]

Blog Categories

  • 42 CFR Part 2

    42 CFR Part 2

    42 CFR Part 2 dictates rules for the confidentiality of substance abuse records. Find out when providers are permitted to share records and when they are not.

  • Healthcare Compliance

    Healthcare Compliance

    Healthcare compliance is complex, especially when you have to meet multiple compliance standards. Learn how to navigate HIPAA, OSHA, and SOC 2 requirements.

  • Healthcare Data Breach Report

    Healthcare Data Breach Report

    Each month, we review what caused healthcare data breaches and how they could have been prevented. Learn how to protect your business from breaches and fines.

  • HIPAA Compliance

    HIPAA Compliance

    Whether you’re a healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare vendor, you must meet HIPAA standards. Learn what’s required for HIPAA compliance and how to implement a successful program.

  • HIPAA News

    HIPAA News

    Keep up to date on HIPAA news by checking in with us. We will provide you with information on changes to HIPAA law, healthcare breaches, HIPAA violations, and OCR fines.

  • HIPAA Violation Fines

    HIPAA Violation Fines

    Healthcare organizations that fail to meet HIPAA Privacy, Security, or Breach Notification Rules can face HIPAA violation fines. Find out who has been fined and how they could have prevented penalties.

  • MACRA MIPS

    MACRA MIPS

    To be eligible for reimbursement under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), you must meet Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) standards.

  • OCR Enforcement

    OCR Enforcement

    The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the enforcing body of HIPAA. The OCR conducts investigations into potential HIPAA violations, issuing judgments that can result in settlements.

  • OIG Compliance

    OIG Compliance

    The Office of Inspector General (OIG) released guidance, referred to as the seven elements of compliance. Find out how to implement an effective compliance program.

  • OSHA Healthcare Compliance

    OSHA Healthcare Compliance

    OSHA healthcare compliance ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff. Find out how to meet various OSHA standards specific to healthcare.

  • Right of Access

    Right of Access

    The HIPAA Right of Access standard requires healthcare providers to comply with patient record requests. This standard is the most cited in HIPAA settlements. Learn the rules.

  • SOC 2 Compliance

    SOC 2 Compliance

    The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) created a cybersecurity framework called Service Organization Control Type 2 (SOC 2). Learn how about SOC 2 compliance.